BMW M Sport Wheels: What Makes Them Different
Image: BMW 345M Genuine OEM Alloy Wheels & Tyres Set For Sale at MT Auto Parts for £940.49 Park an M Sport BMW next to a standard-specification version of the same model, and the wheels are often one of the first differences you notice. BMW uses distinctive M light-alloy wheel designs across its M Sport models, with larger and more aggressive-looking wheels available on many specifications. But an M Sport wheel is not simply a cosmetic upgrade. Changing the wheel diameter and tyre specification can affect sidewall height, steering response, ride comfort, tyre cost and susceptibility to damage from potholes and kerbs. There is also no single specification that applies to every BMW wearing an M Sport badge. Wheel diameter, width, offset, tyre size and whether the setup is square or staggered all depend on the particular model and equipment. BMW's own UK parts catalogue lists individual wheel specifications and warns that compatibility can vary according to the vehicle's trim...